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A very interesting initiative where AI is being used to improve women's health in developing countries! 🌍 A cohort of Kenyan nurses and midwives are now getting trained to use a new, portable ultrasound machine designed specifically for low- and middle-income countries. This device is soon to incorporate AI capabilities, making it more effective in identifying pregnancy risk factors. Here the technology aims to use algorithms trained with thousands of annotated ultrasound images. Midwives sweep the probe across the belly, and the algorithm flags high-risk pregnancies, guiding the necessary care recommendations. Projects like these need more visibility and adoption across all developing regions to ensure better healthcare for women. #AI #MaternalHealth #WomensHealth #Innovation #GlobalHealth #DevelopingCountries #HealthcareTechnology

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🤰Ensuring 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 for mothers and infants! 🗝️ A 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 to provide specialised care for pregnant women and their newborns tailored to the severity of risk is key in ensuring the best possible outcomes for both. 🔎 Research highlights the significance of standardised perinatal care, showing 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 for pregnant women, especially those at risk of complications. The components of organised perinatal care include: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 for expectant parents 👨👩👧 Adherence to 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 for healthcare professionals 👩⚕️ 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐬 and capacity planning in perinatal units 📄 Provision of resources and 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐬 in hospitals 🏥 Establishment of 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 and national oversight for health services 🤝 🥇 Standardised perinatal care ensures optimal outcomes for mothers, infants, and healthcare providers. Read more on our standard on 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 @ https://bit.ly/3Tq21Gv #ESCNH #11Months11Topics #BetterStandardsBetterOutcomes #HealthyPregnancy #Pregnancy

Get the latest fertility nursing updates from experts within the field (including Pedro Melo Yemi Adegbile Rachel Cutting MBE Lyndon Miles Ippokratis Sarris) on 5 October at the RCN Fertility Nursing Forum Conference. Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eSeSASiY #fertilitynursing #fertilitynursing23

*NEW* 2024 Panel Presentation launching today! Sometimes nurses and perinatal advocates are surprised to hear that the four co-authors of the FIRST article focusing on obstetric violence in an AWHONN journal live in 4 different states across the US! We also collaborate on a number of other ventures, including the Trauma-Informed Birth Nurse Program, quality improvement data collection, other articles and scholarly posters, podium presentations, and online communities. This year we're offering a panel presentation based on the article “Exposing the Role of Labor and Delivery Nurses as Active Bystanders in Preventing or Perpetuating Obstetric Violence.” Today is our first presentation of 2024 - it's virtual! Our article explores how “obstetric violence is an issue of global scope and magnitude. Its widespread and continued presence indicates cultural tolerance enabled by policies and procedures that uphold paternalism. Labor and delivery nurses are the health care professionals who spend the most time at the point of care during birth, and their role must be examined. As active bystanders, labor and delivery nurses are uniquely positioned to prevent or perpetuate obstetric violence during labor and birth. Reflection on the nurse role is necessary to provide optimal care, enhance relationships with patients, and continue to evolve as a professional discipline. Perinatal nurses must lead the change to trauma-informed care practices to mitigate obstetric violence and reduce birth trauma.” (Runyon et al., 2023). Say "hi" if you're in the Evidence Based Birth® conference today! We're prepping for a very actionable and collaborative session! Powerhouse co-authors that keep me in aw and in check: Maggie Runyon Paula Rojas Landivar (Richards) Cristen Pascucci

The Initial Prenatal Exam is a crucial milestone in your path to motherhood, and it helps to know what to expect from this important visit. Check out our blog below to learn more from our own Jennifer Walker, CNM:

$1M+ NICU claims are on the rise which impact clients’ and employees’ healthcare premiums. Part of the rise can be attributed to multiple births associated with IVF treatment. What if there was a better way?   Jeni Mayorskaya, CEO and Founder of Stork Club Reproductive Care Benefits joins us to discuss how Stork Club’s Maternity program is designed to reduce the risk of multiple births (and $1M claims).   In the video , we also review the following:   1. Jeni’s personal story on why she founded Stork Club 2. How Stork Club provides support through the entire reproductive journey 3. How Stork Club approaches managed care   Want more? Check out the full video on YouTube in the pinned comment below.   #EmployeeBenefits #HumanResources #StorkClub

Great case study on the application of #telehealth during pregnancy. Ochsner Health launched a program to support expectant mothers during pregnancy to avoid complications. The #digitalhealth program offered connected blood pressure cuffs to enable readings at home and other tools to receive support. And the outcomes speak for themselves. MOM (Maternity Online Monitoring) reduced the amount of pre-mature births by 20%. It also rendered the clinics more effective due to the simplifications of workflows. And received high satisfaction ratings according to the article below. This idea can really revolutionize pregnancy care if covered more broadly and can be considered more inclusive than traditional follow-ups. And with increased efficiency and efficacy, the solution hopefully pays for itself in the long run.

For decades, ultrasounds have been the cornerstone of pregnancy management in high-income countries because they can identify high-risk pregnancies early, allowing clinicians and families to plan ahead and mitigate risks. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), they’re often available in higher-level facilities in larger cities, but are historically unaffordable for community clinics. New portable, AI-enabled ultrasound devices have the potential to help midwives and nurses in LMICs save more lives. #IDM2024.